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Amherst, NY Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated monthly ·
$385,000median sale price
How is the Amherst, NY housing market right now?
The median home sale price in Amherst, NY is $385,000, up 3.4% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 9 days with 121 active listings. The market is currently a strong seller's market. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Is Amherst a buyer's or seller's market?
Amherst, NY is currently a strong seller's market, based on 1.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 9 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
77
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
9
Fast-moving
Active listings
121
1.6 months supply
Sale-to-list
107.7%
Above asking
What does the Amherst housing market data show?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $385,000 |
| Median list price | $360,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +3.4% |
| Average days on market | 9 days |
| Active inventory | 121 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.6 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 107.7% |
| Median price per sq ft | $227/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 77 |
| New listings (latest month) | 147 |
| Listings with a price cut | 28.9% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How much do homes cost in Amherst by property type?
How the Amherst, NY market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $402,500 | $230/sq ft | 59 | 8 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $251,000 | $207/sq ft | 14 | 17 days |
| Townhouse | $352,000 | $196/sq ft | 3 | 49 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Amherst housing market is currently classified as a strong seller's market with a median sale price of $385,000. Prices have risen 3.4% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 9 days on market, indicating 1.6 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.
Homes for sale in Amherst
There are currently 121 homes listed for sale in Amherst, New York. The median listing price is $360K.
Active listings
121
Homes on market
Median list price
$360K
Avg. days on market
9
Days until sale
New this week
147
Newly listed
Which public schools serve Amherst?
9 schools tracked · 6,165 students
The largest public schools serving Amherst, NY by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
SWEET HOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9-12 · 1,091 students
AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9-12 · 886 students
SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6-8 · 800 students
WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL
Grades PK-5 · 761 students
SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL
Grades PK-5 · 679 students
AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6-8 · 646 students
MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades K-6 · 489 students
HERITAGE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades PK-5 · 419 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Amherst?
The median home sale price in Amherst is $385,000, up 3.4% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Amherst?
Homes typically spend 9 days on market before going under contract.
Is Amherst a buyer's or seller's market?
With 1.6 months of supply, Amherst is currently a strong seller's market.
What is the median condo price in Amherst?
The median condo/co-op sale price in Amherst, NY is $251,000, compared to $402,500 for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
How much does a single-family home cost in Amherst?
The median single-family home price in Amherst, NY is $402,500 (about $230 per square foot).
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